SAT Vocabulary (2nd Edition)

Name: SAT Vocabulary (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 9787532761401

张一冰Shanghai Translation Publishing House · ChinaAug 2016

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Word count: 71K words
Chapters: 94
ISBN: 9787532761401

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Summary

This book collects some of the vocabulary from old SAT exams before March 2005 and all vocabulary from new SAT exams since then, with extended practice built on this base. It contains a total of 50 days of vocabulary breakthrough and 40 sets of sentence-completion exercises. With one unit of words memorized and practiced each day, users can expect a substantial, fundamental improvement in the vocabulary tested on the exam within two months.

Editor's review

As a landmark vocabulary book in SAT preparation, SAT Vocabulary (2nd Edition) by Zhang Yibing has been tested by the market for years and has become an important reference for countless test takers. Built on scientific word-frequency statistics, the book includes not only high-frequency words from past SAT exams but also targeted coverage of the tendencies of the redesigned SAT. Its most commendable feature is its organizational logic: rather than simply listing words and definitions, it grades and categorizes vocabulary by difficulty and theme and provides numerous example sentences drawn from real exams. This frees vocabulary learning from the tedium of isolated memorization and closely integrates it with real contexts, helping students truly understand usage and collocations for practical application in reading and writing. The memory tips and root and affix analysis also provide effective tools for building vocabulary networks and improving retention efficiency. Compared with similar books, the second edition, while maintaining its core strengths, updates some vocabulary and exercises to reflect the latest exam trends, making it even more practical. For students aiming for high scores, this is a foundational vocabulary work worth investing time in systematic study; its value lies not only in exam preparation but also in building a solid foundation for future academic English reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

High school students preparing for the SAT who need to build a systematic vocabulary foundation
Academic planners seeking to expand their academic English vocabulary for long-term study-abroad preparation
Learners who prefer learning words through categorized memorization and contextual study
Anyone who needs an authoritative, classic SAT core vocabulary book as a primary or supplementary reference

Not a good fit for

Test-takers seeking short-term, quick-fix results who only want to memorize a small core word list
Learners with very weak English foundations who have not yet mastered basic high school English grammar and core vocabulary

Reading tips

Make a long-term plan and study a set amount each day following the book's categories or unit order, combining example sentences with understanding and memorization.
Use the book's exercises for self-testing, focusing on how words are used in sentences and common collocations.
Combine study with SAT past-paper reading, actively identifying and reinforcing the book's vocabulary in reading materials to deepen understanding.

About the publisher

Shanghai Translation Publishing House China · Founded in 1978

Shanghai Translation Publishing House is a Chinese publisher oriented mainly toward translation and publishing. Its publications cover foreign literature, world classics and classic works, as well as social culture, folk literature and classical poetry. The database contains 2,618 titles, including Never Let Me Go, Les Misérables (2 volumes), Don Quixote (illustrated collector's edition), The Complete Comedies of Molière (4 volumes), The Complete Novels of Kafka (3 volumes), The Collected Works of Dostoevsky (9-volume set), Reason and Persons, and Oedipus Rex (Translation Classics). Its author resources include foreign writers such as Kazuo Ishiguro, Victor Hugo, Cervantes and Molière, as well as translators such as Zheng Kelu, Sun Jiameng, Li Jianwu and Zhang Kun. The publisher has brands such as "Translation Classics Selections" and "Translation Documentary," and emphasizes translated works in foreign literature and the humanities and social sciences, while also publishing bilingual dictionaries and foreign-language educational books. Public information is limited; the above is based on the book information in the database.

版权信息
序言
第一部分 50天词汇突破
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Day 31
Day 32
Day 33
Day 34
Day 35
Day 36
Day 37
Day 38
Day 39
Day 40
Day 41
Day 42
Day 43
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Day 45
Day 46
Day 47
Day 48
Day 49
Day 50
第二部分句子填空练习40套
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
Test 7
Test 8
Test 9
Test 10
Test 11
Test 12
Test 13
Test 14
Test 15
Test 16
Test 17
Test 18
Test 19
Test 20
Test 21
Test 22
Test 23
Test 24
Test 25
Test 26
Test 27
Test 28
Test 29
Test 30
Test 31
Test 32
Test 33
Test 34
Test 35
Test 36
Test 37
Test 38
Test 39
Test 40

FAQ

How many words does this book contain? Is it enough to handle the SAT?

The book selects roughly 3,000–4,000 core high-frequency SAT words and includes extended vocabulary. Word selection is based on authoritative frequency statistics, forming the core foundation for the SAT reading and writing sections. For test-takers targeting a score of 1450 or above, in-depth mastery of this book is generally sufficient as a foundation.

What are the features of the book's vocabulary arrangement?

Its main feature is categorized memorization. It groups vocabulary by theme (such as natural sciences, humanities and history, etc.) and by testing focus, incorporating root and affix analysis. This arrangement aids associative memory and links discrete words to specific academic fields, matching the thematic scope of SAT reading passages.

Does the book include exercises or practice tests?

Yes. After some vocabulary units, the book provides targeted exercises, mainly fill-in-the-blank and reading comprehension excerpt items, to consolidate the vocabulary just learned and simulate how words appear on the exam. For test-takers who need extensive practice drills and test-taking techniques, we recommend supplementing with a dedicated practice test collection.

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About the author

张一冰 Author

Zhang Yibing is an author known for writing SAT preparation books. Public information about him is limited, and his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. The six works held in the library show that his writing focuses on the reading, vocabulary, essay, grammar, mathematics, and analysis sections of the SAT. His representative works include SAT Reading (2nd Edition), SAT Vocabulary (2nd Edition), SAT Essay (2nd Edition), SAT Analysis (2nd Edition), SAT Grammar (2nd Edition), and SAT Math. Most of these titles carry a "2nd Edition" label, indicating that the content has been revised and updated, which reflects his continued attention to exam question types and preparation needs. His books are often categorized under motivational growth, and their explanations emphasize practicality and operability, making them suitable for students preparing for overseas exams to practice systematically by module. Overall, Zhang Yibing's writing style is characterized by section-by-section training and analysis, giving his SAT preparation materials a practical character.